Edmond, Okla. -- The No. 10-ranked Mid-America Christian University Evangels were defeated 87-73 to the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos in an exhibition contest for MACU today (Dec. 10) at the Hamilton Field House in Edmond, Okla. 

The Evangels led by four at the 11:35 mark of the opening half, but the Bronchos battled back and surged ahead before taking a 41-34 lead at the break. 

UCO, an NCAA D-II program, then held off the Evangels in the second half, leading by as much as 18 with 11:42 remaining. 

Devonse Reed had a team-high 17 points for the Evangels (9-2), while Robert Romero scored 14 along with a team-best seven rebounds.

Ex'Zavia Seaton scored 12 and Malcolm Mann chipped in with 10 points and led the Evangels with four assists. 

Josh Holliday and Demari Johnson each led the Bronchos (7-2) with 18 points and Marquis Johnson added 14 points. Jordan London scored 11 and Corbin Byford had a game-high eight boards for UCO. 

The Evangels will next be in action Wednesday afternoon (Dec. 14) at Dallas Christian College. Game time is 2 pm in Dallas, Texas.